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    • Pre-College Summer Program

       

      Experiential program focused on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and private equity for high school students

       

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      Pre-College Summer Program

       

      The Pre-College Summer Program is an experiential program focused on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and private equity for high school students grades 9-12.

         

      Participants: The program is designed for high school students interested in launching their own innovative companies that are going after massive market opportunities, as well as students interested in careers in venture capital and private equity.

       

      No background knowledge is needed to participate in this course.

       

      Instructors: Taught by VU's faculty and investment team, including Founders, Angel Investors, and Top Venture Capital Investors.

       

      Take Aways: Start-up pitch deck creation, venture thesis development, financial modeling, career development plan/journaling, presentation and meeting skills, and much more

       

      Program Fee: $4,500 (Limited partial scholarships are available)

       

      Program Overview

       

      Schedule:

      • Time: 4 weeks

      • Dates: July 5th - July 30th, 2021

      • Days/Hours: Mon-Thu (11am-5pm EST), Fri (11am-3pm EST)

       

      Location:

      • Virtual, Live Experience

       

      Curriculum:

      Interactive course with lectures, group discussions, fireside chats, exercises, career and skill development, startup pitches, investment evaluations, and investment recommendations. You can downlaod a more comprehensive tentitive schedule below.

       

      • Weeks 1-2: Masterclass on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, & Private Equity

       

      • Week 3: Startup Pitches

       

      • Week 4: Deal Due Diligence & Investment Recommendation

       

      Includes access to 150+ fireside chats with founders, investors, corporate leaders

      What We Look For In Applicants

       

      • A strong level of intellectual curiosity
       
      • A passion for innovation
       
      • Contrarian and dynamic thinkers
       
      • Have a desire to invest in and work with disruptive companies that are going after the largest market opportunities that exist and building a better future for humanity
       
      • Created something from nothing through a creative act or business model
       
      • Built solutions to hard problems

      Application & Admissions Process

       

      Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
       
      Given the competitiveness of the program, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible to secure a spot.
       
      You can find the application here.
       
      If you have any questions about the program or application process, or would like to see a detailed syllabus please e-mail: Jenna Fernandes, VU's Head of Admissions, Jenna@Venture.University.

    • Review The Full Tentative Pre-College Summer Program Schedule

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    • Application

      We encourage motivated high school students to apply who have diverse backgrounds, with broad academic interests, and a wide range of future professional goals.

      Apply Now
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